Sherwin Williams

Exuberant Pink

SW 6840

Exuberant Pink is a bold, saturated pink with strong red and magenta undertones that give it considerable visual weight. At an LRV of 17, it absorbs most light and functions best as an accent color on feature walls, doors, or in small spaces like powder rooms. It pairs effectively with Sherwin-Williams Naval, Alabaster, Repose Gray, Charcoal Blue, and Pure White, where deep or neutral companions help balance its intensity.

The red base means it will read warmer under incandescent lighting and cooler under daylight conditions.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6840

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2018 (Unity)

Exuberant Pink in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Exuberant Pink under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Exuberant Pink under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

331°

Red Family

Lightness

51%

Medium

Saturation

41%

Moderate

LRV

17.0
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#B54D7F
RGB Decimal
181, 77, 127
RGB Percent
71.0%, 30.2%, 49.8%
HSL
331.2, 41.3%, 50.6%
HSV
331.2, 57.5%, 71.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 57.5%, 29.8%, 29.0%
YIQ
113.8, 45.9, 37.5
XYZ
25.54, 16.66, 21.95
CIE Lab
47.83, 47.51, -7.21
CIE Luv
47.83, 63.09, -18.02
Hunter Lab
40.82, 43.76, -5.99
Decimal
11881855

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